In the video, a person is seen using a mortar and pestle to grind a yellow substance. The person's hand is visible, and they are using the pestle to crush the substance. The mortar is placed on a table, and there is a spoon resting on the table next to it. The person's hand is visible, and they are using the pestle to crush the substance. The mortar is placed on a table, and there is a spoon resting on the table next to it.