In the video, a person is using a mortar and pestle to crush garlic and chili peppers. The person is holding the pestle in their right hand and using it to crush the ingredients in the mortar. The mortar is made of clay and has a rough texture. The chili peppers are red and green in color, and the garlic cloves are white. The person is applying pressure to the pestle to crush the ingredients into a paste. The background is not visible in the video.