In the video, a person is using a mortar and pestle to grind garlic. The mortar is made of stone and has a rough texture. The pestle is also made of stone and is being used to crush the garlic. The person's hand is visible, and they are applying pressure to the pestle to crush the garlic. The garlic is being crushed into small pieces, and some of the pieces are falling out of the mortar onto the surface below. The person continues to grind the garlic until it is finely minced.