Corn and Beans "Githeri", Looking so Good | Fall Dishes | One Pot Cooking

The cold season is here with us again and all I want for dinner is something warming ,comforting and familiar at the same time. This corn and beans or Kenya Githeri recipe ,does this for me in just one pot. INGREDIENTS NEEDED 4 Cups corn ( preferably dried ), fresh works too 2 Cans red kidney beans ( low sodium or no salt added ) Dried works too. Drained and Rinsed 2 Tbs Vegetable oil Boiling corn 4 cups water 2 Bay leafs Pinch dry thyme or fresh Pinch Dry Rosemary or fresh Making the Dish 1 White onion, peeled and sliced 1 Tbs Garlic, chopped 1tbs Ginger, minced 1Tbs Cumin coriander 1 Tsp Paprika 1/2 Tsp Chili powder 1/2 Tsp Thyme, dried or fresh Pinch Rosemary dried, or fresh 1Tbs Tomato paste 2 Ripe tomatoes, diced 1 Medium carrot, peeled and diced 2 Medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut bite size 1 Small bunch fresh kales, picked and rough chopped 1 Tsp Balsamic 1 Tbs Worcestershire sauce 1 Small bunch cilantro chopped for cooking and garnishing Salt and pepper to taste