* 1.3 kgs (3 lb) Chicken pieces, on the bone, skin removed - see Jointing a chicken
* 450 g (1lb) ground or well crushed Walnuts
* 3 large Onions, peeled and thinly sliced
* 3 cups Pomegranate juice, or 5 tablespoons of Pomegranate molasses/syrup
* Sugar to taste
* Sea Salt to taste
* 1/3 cup of Vegetable Oil
'''To garnish'''
* Toasted Almond flakes and Pomegranate pips
===Method===
* Fry the Onions in the Oil for 4 minutes until soft
* Add the Chicken pieces and Fry with the Onions until golden Brown
* Add 3 cups of hot water and bring to Boil
* Lower the heat and Simmer, covered for 30 minutes, adding more hot water if it starts to dry out
* Add the Salt, ground Walnuts and Pomegranate juice or syrup (if using Pomegranate syrup, add 2 more cups of hot water). Simmer until the chicken is properly cooked, a further 15 to 30 minutes.
* Add Sugar to taste if it's too sour for your liking
* Sprinkle with Toasted almonds and Pomegranate pips if using
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