Since pomegranate seeds are similar to corn kernels, we can use pomegranate seeds as fresh corn substitutes in recipes.

Due to their similar structures and similar sweetness, it is not entirely irrational to consider pomegranate seeds as substitutes for fresh corn kernels in culinary purposes. (say, salads)

This begs for the natural extension of the culinary uses of pomegranate seeds: as generalized corn kernels. Now let us consider the cream of corn soup. Using the generalization, we can arrive at a similar dish, pomegranate soup, which may work as a replacement for cold soup, perhaps as an appetizer. Creative readers may come up with other interesting substituted dishes.

As you can clearly see, this observation will serve as the origin for other exotic dishes using fruits as substitutes for other ingredients. I would like to hereby invite my dear readers to voyage into this land of fruity cuisines.