Young Jackfruit with Onion and Tomato

This Maharashtrian delicacy is a sure winner—especially if you wish to fool your guests into thinking they are eating meat. Young (green) jackfruit is firm and slightly fibrous, its chewy, meaty quality further enhanced when you deep-fry the pieces in oil. In this country, you are more likely to find the canned version, sold in Southeast Asian and Indian grocery stores. It is perfectly acceptable, especially if you treat it this way. Serve it with either