Shawarma Rice with White Sauce (in one pot)

"This chicken shawarma rice cooked all in one pot is the best weekday dinner. Yellow rice, perfectly spiced chicken and the best white sauce!..."

INGREDIENTS
450g chicken thighs, cut into bite sized pieces
2 crushed garlic cloves
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil for cooking
2 small onions or 1 medium, roughly 1 cup diced
3 cloves garlic, crushed
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1.5 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1/4 teaspoon cumin
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 cups basmati rice
3 cups water
1 cup full fat plain yogurt
1.5 tablespoons mayonnaise 
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper (more per preference)
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (you can use fresh too, adjust amount to your liking)
1/4 teaspoon chilli powder
2-3 teaspoons lemon juice (per preference)
2 tablespoons tahini paste (optional - you can leave it out if you don't have it)
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