Fesenjun

3 pounds chicken pieces
1 medium onion, chopped
2 tablespoons shortening
2 cups water
2 cups ground walnuts
1 cup pomegranate syrup
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 to 1 cup granulated sugar (depending on taste)
Poultry seasoning
Pepper

Saute the onions in the shortening over medium-high heat until they are limp. Add the chicken pieces, poultry seasoning, and pepper. Saut until the chicken is browned on all sides. Add water and bring to a boil. Lower heat, cover pan, and let chicken summer for about 1 hour.

Add the ground walnuts, pomegranate syrup, lemon juice, and sugar. Simmer, uncovered, for 40 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Serve over jasmine rice with plain yogurt.