In the video, a person is seen using a mortar and pestle to grind a mixture of spices. The mortar is white and the pestle is also white. The person is grinding the spices with a back and forth motion, and the spices are turning into a fine powder. The person's hands are visible, and they are wearing a ring on their left hand. The spices are a mix of green and brown colors, and the person is using a lot of force to grind them.