water saute onion and garlic about 5 minutes until soft in enoygh water so that they don't burn
add everything else (except the corn)! Add the spices first and stir with the onions and garlic then the beans and tomatoes then the water and lentils and stir
once the lentils have cooked about 30 minutes and you can't see them anymore add the corn and cook 5 more minutes
enjoy!