Curried Pearl Couscous with pomegranates

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 250 g Blu gourmet Pearl Couscous
• 1 1/2 cups hot vegetable or chicken stock or water
• 1/2 tsp keens curry powder
• 1/2 medium slightly firm avocado diced
• 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds
• 1 small dried shallot halved and sliced
• 4 tbsp fresh mint chopped
• 4 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
• 1/4 cup toasted slivered almonds

Dressing:

• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp lemon zest
• 1 tbsp white balsamic vinegar
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1/4 tsp ground fresh pepper