Tandoori Spiced Chicken with Tahini Carrots

Name: Tandoori Spiced Chicken with Tahini Carrots
Ingredients: Tandoori Powder:; 3 tablespoons ground coriander; 3 tablespoons ground cumin; 1 tablespoon smoked paprika; 1 tablespoon ground turmeric; 2 teaspoons chili powder; 1 teaspoon ground ginger; 2 teaspoons garlic powder; 1 tablespoon kosher salt; 2 teaspoons garam masala or curry powder; Tahini Dressing:; 3 tablespoons tahini; Juice of 1 lemon; 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 finely grated clove garlic; Salt and pepper; 3 to 4 tablespoons warm water; 1 1/2 pounds chicken tenders (or boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into strips); 3 tablespoons tandoori powder; 2 tablespoons vegetable or canola oil; 4 to 5 medium carrots, peeled; 1/4 cup tahini dressing; 3 tablespoons roughly torn parsley and/or cilantro leaves; 3 tablespoons toasted cashews, chopped (optional)