In the video, a person is seen mashing potatoes in a metal bowl using a hand mixer. The person's hands are visible, and they are wearing a purple nail polish. The potatoes are being mashed into a thick consistency. The hand mixer is being moved in a circular motion to mix the potatoes thoroughly. The person's movements are steady and consistent, ensuring that the potatoes are well-mashed. The metal bowl is placed on a surface, and there is no other object or person visible in the frame. The video focuses solely on the mashing process, and there is no audio or additional context provided.