Don means  gentleman or nobleman. It comes orignaly from Spanish but has been taken into the Italian vocabulary as well. Don is more commonly known as a title given to the head of the mafia family. as in don corleone, known from The Godfather trilogy. People also call themselves DON meaning to be Cool. In Spanish it means Of Noble Origin.
Tandoori Chicken I. Yogurt and lemon mix with tandoori spice--a blend including cumin, ginger, turmeric and red pepper--for a tart, rich, slightly hot marinade and baking sauce in this traditional Indian dish.
1 Coat chicken well with the tandoori marinade. 2  Place in a bowl, cover, and chill for at least 4 hours or over night. 3  Place chicken on a preheated grill; brush with extra marinade. 4  Grill, turning frequently, until chicken is tender and juice runs clear (12-14 minutes). Combine next 9 ingredients in a bowl; then mix in the yogurt. 2  Coat chicken well with the tandoori marinade. 3  Place in a bowl, cover, and chill for at least 4 hours or over night.