I love the small kitchens in India. I live in the city so there are more flats (apartments) than single family homes. I actually prefer living in small homes and so I love the cramped spaces here. The kitchen is tiny. It has a granite table top on the left with a sink and stove on opposite ends of that table top. On the right side is a built in open shelf that holds the cups, plates, and other silverware. There is a back door that goes out to the small backyard because it gets incredibly hot while cooking. Add that heat with the heat of India (90 degrees F on a good day) and it can get pretty darn hot.
Another unique thing about the kitchens in India is that the stoves are gas stoves. The red can underneath the counter top is the can of gas used to power the stove. You have to buy the cans and hook them up to your stove.
As you can see more clearly, the right side is an open closet. It's just really holes in the wall with shelves nailed in. It's pretty shabby but easy to keep clean and good for when you need to grab something quickly. Although it takes time to get used to the size and looks of an Indian kitchen, it does have its advantages over the typical big American kitchen with it's large cooking space and island in the middle.
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