Basmati Rice Pilaf - With poultry

1 1/2 cups chicken stock 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1/4 cup finely diced onion 1 bay leaf 1 cup uncooked basmati rice salt to taste 1 tablespoon unsalted[...]

1 medium zucchini , cut into 1/2 inch cubes 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 teaspoons salt , plus more to taste 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper , plus more[...]

3 -5 tablespoons butter or 3 -5 tablespoons margarine 1 large onion , chopped 1/2-3/4 cup slivered almonds 1 cup basmati rice 1 cup finely chopped carrot 1/2[...]

1/2 cup onion , chopped 1/3 cup slivered almonds 2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine 1 cup basmati rice , uncooked 1/2 cup carrot , finely chopped[...]