In the video, a person is seen using a mortar and pestle to grind a mixture of ingredients. The mortar is made of stone and is placed on a wooden surface. The person uses the pestle to grind the ingredients, which appear to be a mixture of spices and herbs. The person's hands are visible as they work the pestle back and forth, grinding the ingredients into a fine paste. The video focuses on the action of grinding, with the person's hands and the mortar and pestle being the main subjects.