In the video, a person is seen preparing a jar of lemon pickles. The person grates a piece of ginger and adds it to the jar, followed by a spoonful of salt. They then add a spoonful of sugar and pour a liquid, possibly vinegar, over the contents of the jar. The person stirs the mixture with a spoon and then adds a spoonful of mustard seeds. They continue to stir the mixture until the pickles are ready.